Siberia

Scientists revive prehistoric worm that laid dormant for 46,000 years

The ancient nematode survived for 46,000 years in the permafrost by entering a state of cryptobiosis.

Scientists discover ancient ‘zombie’ viruses in Siberian permafrost

Due to climate change, thawing permafrost is releasing once-frozen ancient organic matter into the modern ecosystem.

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